ADC to Nigerians: Forget Zoning, We’re the Real Alternative in 2027
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has boldly declared it is abandoning
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Aisha Buhari Leaves Daura Relocates to Kaduna Amid Tight Security and Political Fanfare
Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially left Daura, Katsina State, relocating with her family to the
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“Na Statistics We Go Chop?” — Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over ‘False’ Economic Claims Amid Soaring Hunger
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of mismanaging
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Super Falcons to Parade WAFCON Trophy Through Abuja Today
Residents of Abuja are in for a historic celebration today as the Super Falcons, fresh off their record 10th Women’s
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30-Year Ban! SDP Slams El-Rufai with Political Excommunication Over Forgery, False Membership Claims
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, slamming him with a 30-year ban
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Kwankwaso Storms Kano as Thousands Dump APC for NNPP in Mass Defection Rally
In a significant political shift in Kano State, former presidential candidate and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa
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27 Buried, Yet No Arrests: Plateau Mourns as Killers Still Roam Free
The Plateau State Government has conducted a mass burial for the 27 victims of the brutal July 15 attack on
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Tinubu Approves Full Bonuses for Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Final Clash
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the full disbursement of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons as they
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NSCDC Warns Edo Residents: Relocate Now or Risk Deadly Floods
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued an urgent warning to residents of Edo State, especially those
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Terror in Arondizogu: Gunmen Slaughter Youths in Midnight Attack on Imo Communities
Dozens of lives were lost on Thursday night in a horrifying assault by gunmen who stormed Umualaoma, Ndiakunwanta, and Ndiejezie
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Tragedy in the Skies: Russian Passenger Plane Crashes in Remote Forest, No Survivors Found
A passenger aircraft carrying nearly 50 people has crashed in a remote mountainous area of Russia’s far eastern Amur region,
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States vs DisCos: Tension Mounts Over Electricity Tariff Cuts as Enugu Leads Push for Fair Pricing
Nigeria’s electricity landscape is bracing for a shake-up as all 36 state Commissioners of Power and Energy signaled readiness to
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Nigerian Troops Kill Top Boko Haram Commander, Foil Infiltration Into Lake Chad Communities
In a major counteroffensive, Nigerian military troops repelled a coordinated midnight infiltration attempt by Boko Haram and Islamic State West
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Border Inferno: Thailand Launches Air Strikes as Cambodia Retaliates in Explosive Territorial Clash
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia exploded into violence on Thursday as Thai fighter jets carried out air strikes on Cambodian
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Amaechi Backs ADC for 2027 as Opposition Rallies Against Tinubu’s APC Amid Deepening Hardship
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has thrown his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a rising opposition
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Defection Storm Hits PDP: Four Senators Jump Ship to APC Citing Irreconcilable Differences
In a dramatic shake-up at the National Assembly, four Senators elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected
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FRSC Boss Raises Alarm on Bribery, Drug Abuse, and Indiscipline Within Ranks — Warns of Declining Public Trust
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning over growing misconduct
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Maduka Okoye Banned for Two Months Over Betting Scandal Involving Lazio Match
Udinese and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been slapped with a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)
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Adeleke Backs Tinubu for 2027, Stays in PDP — Sparks Political Firestorm in Osun
Tension is mounting in Osun State’s political arena following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s dramatic endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for
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Oba Otudeko Cleared: EFCC Withdraws N12.3bn Fraud Case After Settlement with First Bank
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, has struck out the N12.3 billion fraud case filed by the
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We Will Stand Tall in 2027” — Lagos APC Fires Back at PDP’s Patriotism Jab
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has declared that it will remain a dominant force in the 2027
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Atiku’s Next Move: Ex-VP Set to Join ADC After Two-Week Break Abroad
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is yet to officially finalise his transition to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his
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Over 3,000 Displaced, 48 Homes Razed in Benue Massacre — FG Unveils N6.7bn Humanitarian Response Plan
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed that at least 3,160 people have been
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NNPC Declares N905bn Profit in June, Remits N6.96tn to FG in Five Months
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reported a profit after tax of N905 billion for the month
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